San Diego Area Attractions

Belmont Park

There are an amazing array of things to do in the San Diego area. With the beaches, harbors, parks, attractions, museums and the fabulous weather that only San Diego has, you are sure to have a great time.

You can easily spend an entire day taking in all the sights and activities at Balboa Park. There are museums that celebrate everything from model railroads to awe-inspiring collections of fine art. The Rueben H. Fleet Space Center features an IMAX Dome Theater and a terrific hands-on Science Center. Exhibits, events and restaurants are plentiful.

San Diego Boat Tours offers private personalized luxury yacht charters for small groups which are intimate, memorable and are available for a variety of occasions such as sightseeing, whale watching, weddings, night champagne tours, parties and much more.

You'll also find the World Famous San Diego Zoo at Balboa Park. Come early and plan to spend the day enjoying one of the most extensive collections of wildlife from around the world. Visit our San Diego Zoo web page for more information.

The San Diego Wild Animal Park is an unmatched experience very different from traditional zoos. Here wild animals roam freely in large herds, flocks and charges inside canyons and along ridges. Visit our San Diego Wild Animal Park web page to learn more about this zoo.

No visit to San Diego is complete without a trip to SeaWorld San Diego. Shamu is still the star of the show, but SeaWorld has greatly expanded its shows, rides and attractions. See sharks, penguins and polar bears like you've never seen them before! Visit our SeaWorld San Diego web page for more details.

The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego features over 17 blocks of historic buildings now renovated into delicious bistros, exciting dance clubs, fine art galleries and boutiques.

You won't be disappointed when you visit the San Diego Maritime Museum. You might call it a floating museum of boats and ships. The tall ship, Star of India, is the jewel of the Harbor, but there are also a pilot boat, a steam yacht and a steam ferry boat.

You'll see thousands of amazing sealife at the Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum in La Jolla. Visit the Tide Pool for an education hands-on experience. The massive Kelp Tank gives you an incredible undersea look at life in the water's depths.

The oceanfront Belmont Park is home to the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster which was built in 1925. You'll soar high over the Mission Bay where your view will include the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

The San Diego Railroad Museum keeps alive the history of the railroad with over 80 pieces of railroad equipment including locomotives, freight cars and cabooses. 16 mile rides are available on weekends.

Two of San Diego's newest attractions are SEA LIFE™ Aquarium and LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad. With over 50 rides and attractions, LEGOLAND® California has thrills for all ages. There are roller coaster rides, water rides and lots of amazing things constructed of Legos. We've got all the latest news on our LEGOLAND® California page.